Hank Thompson Staff Writer Being a Washington fan has not been easy the past couple of years. Described as “frustrating,” “disappointing,” and “painful to watch,” the Washington Football Team has rarely been a team to be optimistic about, that was until this season. Despite finishing the season with a lackluster 6-9 record, many Washington fans … Continue reading The Washington Football Team Through the Students’ Eyes
Category: Opinions
Opinion: Let Me Bring My Dog to School
Lanie Moore Managing Editor Here’s the thing: I would like to bring my dog to school. I’ve gotten so used to having him lay on my feet while I do school at my desk, or lay on my legs while I do school on my bed, or lay in my lap while I do school … Continue reading Opinion: Let Me Bring My Dog to School
“The Social Dilemma” Review
Maddie Carpenter Staff Writer The Social Dilemma is a PG-13 “docudrama” exploring the rise of social media and its impact on society. The film provides an in-depth analysis of the many dark sides of social media: how it exploits users for financial gain, is specifically designed to create social media addictions, is detrimental to mental … Continue reading “The Social Dilemma” Review
Mediterranean Bakery & Deli Review
Holly Doustout Features Editor Located on 9004 Quioccasin Road, the Mediterranean Bakery & Deli has been serving up Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food for decades. Mediterranean Bakery & Deli is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat if you are looking for a cheap but delicious and filling meal in the Freeman area. … Continue reading Mediterranean Bakery & Deli Review
How to Prepare for the Holiday Season
Ashton Doll Opinions Editor As the year goes by, one time seems to stand out the most: the holiday season. Rather than being a time of work and stress, winter break is a perfectly-timed intermission from the loads of school work given to high school students. The radio stations just started playing Christmas music, so … Continue reading How to Prepare for the Holiday Season
Grit Coffee Review
Anastasia Branch Editor-in-Chief On Sept. 10, Grit Coffee opened a storefront on Richmond’s Libbie Avenue and it’s a coffee enthusiast’s dream come true. Already a popular name in its home base of Charlottesville, Grit Coffee is here to provide the West End with everything from drinks and pastries to coffee subscriptions. To see what the … Continue reading Grit Coffee Review
“Challenger: The Final Flight” Review
Jack Kelleher Staff Writer Netflix’s newest documentary, "Challenger: The Final Flight," covers one of the most infamous events of the 20th century. As the disaster took place nearly two decades before I was born, I had minimal knowledge of the event at best, but this documentary provided an in-depth summary of the event, as well … Continue reading “Challenger: The Final Flight” Review
“Virtual Spirit Week” Proves Freeman Pride isn’t Limited to the School Building
Salaar Khan Online Editor-in-Chief Last week, Freeman’s Class of 2020 proved that school spirit isn’t limited to the school building. In recent weeks, the COVID-19 health crisis has caused schools across Virginia to be closed, but on Monday, March 30, the senior class’s leadership announced a push to encourage a virtual spirit week throughout the … Continue reading “Virtual Spirit Week” Proves Freeman Pride isn’t Limited to the School Building
Bethany Hamilton’s “Unstoppable Review”
Anastasia Branch Staff Writer Hawaiian professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton, has just released her documentary “Unstoppable” on Netflix and it is a blast from the past. The documentary’s plot is shaped around the most life changing part of Bethany Hamilton’s surfing career: when she was attacked by a shark as a teenager and lost her left … Continue reading Bethany Hamilton’s “Unstoppable Review”
To the Class of 2020…
To the Class of 2020, We are living in a historic moment. This is an unprecedented time in our country, and as the school newspaper we will work to report information as it is available. Henrico County Public Schools are answering frequently asked questions here: https://henricoschools.us/covid19/commonquestions/ We, the Class of 2020, are resilient. Many of … Continue reading To the Class of 2020…